NBA Matchup: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Utah Jazz
Date: 5th December 2021
Time: 3:30 PM ET
Western conference powerhouse Utah Jazz take on the young and exciting Cleveland Cavaliers in their game of the 2021-22 NBA season. The Jazz currently hold the third seed in the west, whereas the Cavaliers are the sixth seed in the east.
Cleveland Cavaliers season so far
The young core of the Cleveland Cavaliers has taken a huge leap since last season. The Cavaliers are currently the eastern conference sixth seed and have won four games in a row. In the last ten games, the Cavs have scored 104.4 points, 46.9 rebounds, 23.7 assists, 6.0 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 44.2% from the field. Cleveland has allowed 101.1 points per game and has the ninth-best offence in the league.
“Upstairs to Allen!” ????@betwayusa | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/yJMD1ZardA
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) December 4, 2021
For the Cavs, Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen have emerged as a dynamic duo in the league. Garland is averaging 19.1 points and 7.3 assists, whereas Allen is averaging 21.4 points, 11.9 rebounds and 1.6 blocks over the last 10 games. But for Cleveland, rookie Evan Mobley has been the biggest positive this season. With 14.1 points, 8.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists, Mobley has emerged as an early Rookie of the Year contender.
Make it a dozen for @evanmobley‘s swat streak!
He’s the first Cavs rookie since Big Z to record a block in 12 straight games and multiple blocks in 7 straight games.#LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/AwbpAtQ341
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) December 4, 2021
Utah Jazz season so far
In the last few seasons, the Utah Jazz have risen as one of the most dominant teams in the NBA. This season, Utah has continued this incredible run of form as the third seed in the western conference. In their last game, they bested the Celtics 137-130 as six players scored in double digits. The Jazz also hit a season-high 27 threes, with point guard Mike Conley shooting seven-of-seven from beyond the arc.
7-7 from three. In Year 15. #TakeNote | @mconley11 pic.twitter.com/JOW8koezpb
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 4, 2021
In the last ten games, the Jazz have averaged 118.5 points, 45.2 rebounds, 24.6 assists, 7.1 steals and 5.7 blocks per game while shooting 50.0% from the field. The Jazz have held their opponents to 106.7 points, as the fifth-best defence in the league. Donovan Mitchell has been the best player for Utah, with 23.2 points and 5.1 assists per game this season.
????| 34 points, 6 3PM, 6 assists ⤵️#TakeNote | @ZionsBank pic.twitter.com/cEVrIslwIp
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 4, 2021
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Utah Jazz Match prediction
Irrespective of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ four-game winning streak, the Utah Jazz are the favorites to win this matchup. The Cavs have a 5-6 record at home, while the Jazz have dominated on the road by winning six out of their nine games. With Donovan Mitchell in red-hot form, Utah will most likely continue their three-game winning streak in Ohio. Historically, this fixture has been dominated by the Jazz, as they have won 60 out of 108 games.
Injury report
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cedi Osman – Back – Game Time Decision
Dean Wade – Calf – Expected to be out until at least Dec 6
Dylan Windler – Back – Game Time Decision
Collin Sexton – Knee – Out for the season
Utah Jazz
Hassan Whiteside – Groin – Game Time Decision
Udoka Azubuike – Ankle – Expected to be out until at least Dec 6
How to watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs Utah Jazz?
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Utah Jazz will be locally broadcast on AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain and Bally Sports Ohio. Fans can also view the match online via a subscription to NBA League Pass.
